Poulan PRO 172777 - Manuals

6 GROUP “A” ASSEMBLY LOCATION PARTS BAG CONTENTS GROUP “B” LOWER HANDLE TO MOWER DECK (4) Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 3/4 (2) Hairpin Cotters (4) Flange Locknuts 3/8-16 (4) Washers 7/8" Dia. For models with Bolt-on lower handle only For models with deck handle brackets only UPPER HANDLE TO LOWER HANDLE (...

7 ASSEMBLY LOCATION PARTS BAG CONTENTS (continued) WHEELS TO MOWER HOUSING GROUP "C" (4) Shoulder Bolts (4) Spacers (2 or 4) Washers 1-1/4" Dia. (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 (4) Retainer Springs (4) Washers 1" Dia. (4) Wheel Adjuster Knobs For models with bolt-on wheels only (4) Flanged Lockn...

8 (2) Screw 1/4-20 x 3/8 REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL (If equipped) TO ENGINE GROUP "E" (1) Cable Clip with #10 x 5/8 Hex Head Screw(For Briggs Classic & Sprint Engines only with spark plug to front of mower) (1) Diecast Clamp with #10 x 5/8 Hex Head Screw(For Briggs Engines only) NOTE: Tecum...

9 CAUTION: Do not operate this mower without the discharge guard or an entire ap- proved grass catcher in place. These guards are for your protection and are required by the American National Standards Institute and Consumer Products Safety Com-mission. CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark...

10 MODELS WITH FOLDING UPPER HANDLE• Position upper handle over lower handle with small hole for mounting upstop bracket to left hand side. • Assemble handle bolts and wing nuts. Tighten se cure ly. ASSEMBLE UPSTOP BRACKET (SEE ILLUSTRATION ABOVE) • Position upstop bracket over hole inside the left ...

11 SIDE DISCHARGE MOWERS REAR DISCHARGE MOWERS ASSEMBLE WHEELS TO ADJUSTER AXLE ARMS • Secure each wheel with fl at washer and retainer spring or fl ange locknut (if equipped with threaded axle). • Assemble adjustment knobs to ad just er levers by press ing or tapping lightly. • If your mower is equ...

12 Locknuts Discharge guard MODELS WITH SPRING LOADEDDISCHARGE GUARD • Place discharge guard on top of lawn mower discharge opening. • Install two (2) hex self-tapping screws through housing and into guard mount-ing bracket or, install two (2) 1/4-20 locknuts (If equipped). Tight en securely. SCREW ...

14 MODELS WITH SPARK PLUG TO REAR OF MOWER To prevent cable damage, the cable must be attached to the side of engine, away from the muffl er.• Above the muffl er, locate the hole in en- gine shroud. Install supplied ca ble clip on cable and assemble to side of engine with supplied hex head screw. Ti...

16 MODELS WITH ENGINE MOUNTED SPEED CONTROLThe engine speed is controlled by a lever located at the carburetor on the engine. HIGH or FAST position is for starting en gine, normal cutting and better grass bag ging. LOW or SLOW position is for light cutting, trimming and fuel economy. MODELS WITH FIX...

17 CAUTION: Under nor mal usage, the catch er material is subject to de te ri o ra tion and wear and should, therefore, be checked frequently for replacement. Any replacement catcher should be checked to ensure compliance with original man u fac tur er's spec i fi ca tions. CAUTION: Do not run lawn ...

18 BEFORE STARTING EN GINE Read engine manual packed with your unit. FILL ENGINE WITH OIL Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine.• Be sure mower is level and area around oil fi ll is clean. • Remove engine oil fi ller plug (oil fi ll cap/ dipstick on models so equipped). • Slowly add o...

19 MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to op-erator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the war ranty, operator must main-tain mower as instructed in this manual.Some adjustments will need to be made periodical...

20 LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when perform-ing any main te nance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. BLADE CARE For best results, mowe...

21 AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air fi lter. Clean the element after every 25 hours of operation, more often if lawn mower is used in very dusty, dirty conditions.See the maintenance section of your engine manual. SPARK PLUG Change the spark plug o...

22 ENGINE FUEL SYS TEMIMPORTANT : It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel fi lter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract m...

24 Starter rope 1. Engine fl ywheel brake is on 1. Depress control bar to hard to pull when control bar is released. upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact a qualifi ed service center. 3. Blade adapter broken. 3. Replace blade adapter. 4. Blade dragging in gr...